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KE51 TFA

2001 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,607 mi
Last recorded110,607 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 TFA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 110,607 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 106,890 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 106,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,739 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,286 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 3 Oct 2018 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 1 Nov 2017 93,283 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,265 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded but not holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Underside slightly corroded in places

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake disc corroded slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2013 77,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,648 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 70,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,300 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,368 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,374 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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KE51 TFA is a 2001 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE51 TFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE51 TFA registered?

KE51 TFA is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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